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• Method 1 of 3: Remove correction fluid from clothing
• Method 2 of 3: Get correction fluid off your skin
• Tips
• Warnings

Correction fluid, also called Tipp-Ex, is used to hide errors on paper. When you apply a thin layer of correction fluid to paper, it permanently adheres to the paper, making it virtually impossible to remove correction fluid from a document without ruining it. Fortunately, it is easier to remove spilled correction fluid from your clothes, skin, or furniture, although in some cases the stains may be impossible to remove.

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Method 1 of 3: Remove correction fluid from clothing

1. Let the correction fluid dry before attempting to remove the stain. If you try to remove the correction fluid before it dries, you're just wiping it out and making an even bigger mess. Instead, let the stain dry completely. This should take about five minutes, depending on the size of the stain.
   • If you are in a hurry, rub the area with an ice cube to make the correction fluid harden faster.
2. Read the correction fluid packaging to determine if it is water-based or oil-based. Some types of correction fluid are water-based, which means that you can easily remove stains by washing the garment in the washing machine. However, stains caused by oil-based correction fluid should be treated with a stain remover.
   • If the product is water-based, you can usually tell by the product name or it is clearly stated on the packaging. If the packaging does not state what kind of correction fluid it is, then it is probably oil-based.
3. If the correction fluid is water-based, put the garment in the washing machine. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the care label as you normally do. If the garment is made of a durable fabric, you may want to wash it with warm water to help dissolve the stain. However, you may be able to remove the stain with cold water.
   • Make sure the stain is gone before putting the garment in the dryer. Otherwise, the stain can permanently set into the fabric.
4. Once the stain has been removed, wash the garment as usual. When you have successfully removed a stain caused by oil-based correction fluid, you can wash the garment normally. If necessary, check the care label in the garment to see exactly how it should be washed. Depending on the fabric type, you can put the garment in the washing machine or wash it by hand.

Method 2 of 3: Get correction fluid off your skin

1. Allow the correction fluid to dry completely on your skin before attempting to remove it. Trying to wipe off the correction fluid while it is still wet will only add to the mess. Fortunately, correction fluid dries up quickly. Some brands dry within a minute, although some stains may require you to wait five minutes for them to dry.
   • When the correction fluid is no longer sticky and soft to the touch, you know it is dry.
2. Use a citrus cleaner to remove stains caused by oil-based correction fluid from upholstery. If you have spilled correction fluid on your couch, first scrape off as much of the dried-on residue as you can from the couch. Then spray a citrus-based stain remover on a cloth and dab the stain with it. Work from the outer edge inward, applying more of the cleaner as needed.
   • It may help to use a furniture brush to loosen the fibers of the upholstery.

Tips

• Always test the stain remover you are using in an inconspicuous area to make sure it is not causing discoloration.
• A pen with correction fluid is less messy than correction fluid in a bottle with a brush. So you will probably need to remove as much stains if you use a correction pen.
• Unfortunately, trying to remove correction fluid from paper will permanently damage the document.

Warnings

• If you are using amyl acetate or paint remover, make sure you work in a well-ventilated area.
• Amyl acetate is highly flammable, so do not expose the garment to open flames and intense heat.